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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie Recipe

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This Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a delightful festive dessert featuring a tart cranberry and nut filling topped with a rich, buttery almond-flavored crust. It combines fresh or frozen cranberries with crunchy pecans or almonds, enveloped in a soft, sweet topping that bakes to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday celebrations and served best warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients

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Filling Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Topping Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pie plate: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter a 9-inch pie plate thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving later.
  2. Assemble the filling: Place the fresh or frozen cranberries into the buttered pie plate. Sprinkle the chopped pecans or sliced almonds evenly over the cranberries, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of granulated sugar on top to sweeten and balance the tartness.
  3. Make the topping batter: In a medium bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  4. Add flavor and eggs: Continue beating the mixture, adding the almond or vanilla extract and eggs one at a time. Beat each egg until the mixture becomes light and fluffy to create a rich texture.
  5. Incorporate dry ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture and beat until just combined. The batter will be sticky and thick.
  6. Assemble the pie: Using a spatula, scoop the sticky batter over the cranberry filling in the pie plate. Spread the topping evenly to cover the fruit layer completely for an even bake.
  7. Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the topping comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating it is perfectly baked.
  8. Serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. For a classic holiday touch, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the sweet and tart flavors.

Notes

  • You can substitute pecans with almonds according to your preference or availability.
  • Make sure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the right batter consistency.
  • Using fresh cranberries gives a more vibrant tart flavor, but frozen cranberries work well too—no need to thaw before using.
  • Almond extract adds a traditional holiday flavor, but vanilla extract can be used as a gentle alternative.
  • Serving the pie warm with ice cream enhances the overall taste and texture.

Keywords: cranberry pie, holiday pie, Nantucket cranberry pie, festive dessert, cranberry almond pie, baked cranberry dessert

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